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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
14
The Washington Post pays tribute to Edward H. Harriman on his death at 61, praising his role as a decisive organizer and builder of the American railroad system. The piece notes his strength, busy energy, and the enduring impact of his work for the nation, while acknowledging the complex public view of his methods.
A jumble of Victorian era literary critique, social notes, and political asides. The piece muses on eighteenth century authors and female readership, then shifts to a discussion of the presidential message tradition, demagoguery, jury trials, and a foreign royal betrothal, closing with reflections on stockings trade and public life.
The piece discusses census data collection challenges and methods, urging rapid, accurate gathering of population statistics. It critiques historical delays in tabulation and emphasizes the value of timely data for understanding national and local trends, while noting logistical concerns and the need for accessible presentation.
A Philadelphia Ledger report narrates Michael Ellis a 16 year old son of a former British secret service agent in Cairo. Arrested near Twelfth and Lombard streets he faces deportation to the British consul Wilfred Powell. Ellis born in New York with American mother sought to return home from Egypt and fled through Suez to Port Said. He admired warships and attempted to enlist but was rejected. Returning home he learned his father moved to Atsouaa 600 roflex away. Fearing capture he sought refuge via Adana and worked as a hotel interpreter. He witnessed massacres and fled to Alexandretta then joined associates of A L Beach and Hymn in Genoa, later returning to the United States via Verona. Since arriving weeks ago he has wandered seeking support, arriving in Philadelphia by freight train yesterday. His father once worked as a New York newspaper man.
A New Orleans dispatch notes Washington state plans a 1911 veteran reunion for soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. The piece argues such a joint event risks friction as Southerners revere Davis while Lincoln is more favored in the North, making equal homage to both leaders unlikely and potentially harmful to North South relations.
In a Salt Lake Tribune discussion the recent surge of polygamy is debated. The article cites unnamed estimates of hundreds or possibly thousands of new polygamous cases since the manifesto of 1890, arguing non Mormon reports miss much of the growth despite Deseret News coverage.
A New York social scene recalls Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s postponed coming out during Theodore Roosevelt’s governorship. Her father, wary of youth, delayed the event until the White House era, after which Alice thanked him for the decision. A mix of anecdotes and reflections from period papers follows.
In England the Duchess of Aosta abandons winter plans in the Sudan and turns toward the Kongo Valley to gather data on its future. Her husband the Duke of Aosta travels Belgium with vast estates and will consult Prince of Belgium as Berse Morley and Kitchener clash in India. Garibaldi’s widow story unfolds with a long historical recount of Garibaldi’s marriages, lovers, and children. The piece also notes tariff changes in Russia and trade issues involving cultural machinery and the American industries.
A compilation from the New York World and Cleveland Leader discusses controversial social constraints on consumptives including marriage and schooling, plus calls for humane housing. It also surveys forecasts on aeroplane costs, suggesting a landing price near 750 dollars and a growing market for private flight amid rising tech optimism.
A National Ledger report argues the coastwise navigation law faces a test case as a San Francisco vessel plans a coal cargo run of 6000 tons between U S ports. The owner vows to face penalties and seek court rulings, warning that loosening protections could hurt Atlantic shippers and U S shipbuilding and national interests.
A lengthy retrospective on the United States Revenue Cutter Service marks its sixth anniversary. It outlines origins in customs duties enforcement, anti smuggling, and evolving missions worldwide. The piece notes vessel destruction of contraband, life saving on the high seas, and recent additions including a unique destroyer. It blends historical reverence with broad claims about global reach and duty.
A collection of satirical observations on advertising morals and social behavior. The pieces touch on customers reactions, courtship, drought relief efforts, vacation fantasies, and the quirks of the modern worker. A columnist notes how people justify actions and how innovation can feel omnipresent in daily life.
A heated exchange features engineer P Williams defending Diaz against hostile Mexican coverage. He argues American investment proves Diaz’s legitimacy while condemning foreign agitators. Other voices discuss public health, water purification, and a proposed Washington water carnival with naval pageantry.
A satirical piece from the New York Tribune mocks a Montclair New Jersey school board meeting. It parodies dinner fare and public discourse, referencing Dan Harriman and others while deriding the debate over kitchen policy and social norms.
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